eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 700: The Holy King is worried about border troubles, and sees military achievements in Heyue

When the good news arrived in Beijing, the capital was immediately shocked and the people's hearts were thunderous. Zhu Houzhao could hear it even in the palace.

What to do next will be discussed by the emperor and the cabinet.

Outside of them, the government and the public were equally excited.

At that time, Du Fu wrote a sentence: "Suddenly I heard that the army had taken Jibei, and my clothes were filled with tears when I first heard about it." This is a realistic representation of the feelings of literati.

After the victory was reported, the great talent Yang Shen submitted his article to Ming Pao. The article was titled: Han Che Shi, Tang Xizhou, and Return Now.

Yang Tinghe accepted the emperor's mission to reshape the national connotation, and Yang Shen assisted his father, so this article was intentional, highlighting the flavor of "the motherland of the Han and Tang Dynasties, the territory cannot be lost".

There was singing and dancing in the capital, and the city that never slept was in carnival for days.

In the ninth year of Zhengde's reign, Xia Yan went to Beijing to take part in the examination but unfortunately failed, so he invited a few friends to celebrate together.

These people were all candidates who did not want to return to their hometowns after failing the exams and stayed in the academy to study hard. If there was some way, they could also study in the Imperial College, and Xia Yan was the latter.

But even in the Imperial College, most of them spent their time in the academy.

The academy is quiet most of the time on weekdays, but this time the good news is different. Xia Yan is also one of the people who were 'notified'.

It was an ordinary scholar who suddenly rushed into the academy and announced loudly to them: The army has won! !

Although reading requires meditation, upon hearing this news, they immediately celebrated!
"If we take over the Western Regions again, our plan to revive the Ming Dynasty is complete!"

"Your Majesty, after ten years of governing the country, you have finally achieved something! Congratulations! Congratulations!"

"Gongjin (Xia Yanzi), why are you so stunned? Say a few words?!"

Xia Yan smiled politely, "I'll leave it alone, let's congratulate you together!"

After that, everyone made an appointment, in groups of three or five, each keeping company.

Various restaurants in Beijing have also received good business in the past few days. Let's have fun with wine. How can we do it without wine?

The shopkeeper didn't know what a busy place the Western Region was, but when he saw that it was full of customers every day, he was also happy, and even the waiter got a reward.

So these most ordinary people also joined in the celebration. Xia Yan heard the waiter at the shop say, "I have never heard of what country Turpan is from before. There is no news at all. Suddenly the government and the army started fighting. What a great victory!”

"Of course you don't know that the army will go on an expedition this spring!"

The waiter didn't care and just said: "You guys can follow us to receive the reward. This must be a great thing! It's best if the army and the army win every year, and we can make a fortune every year!"

Yo, this guy would say.

"Sweet mouth, watch and watch!"

In fact, they did it on purpose. The waiter in the shop already knows what kind words these people like to hear.

His little cleverness couldn't be hidden from a room full of scholars, but there were still some people who were willing to reward him.

"Look, Gongjin, that man's name is Huang Wei. I heard that he has an uncle serving in the army. I'm so happy this time. I'm afraid the Huang family will receive some rewards."

Xia Yan nodded slightly, opening up territory was a great military achievement, so naturally everyone would receive a reward.

It’s lively,
How could it not be lively?

It's a pity that he failed last year.

Otherwise, how could he get a job as an observer of government this year? This was the worst. His father had held positions in both Zhejiang and Shandong. In Shandong, he was still the prefect of Linqing, which was a relatively important official position.

So as long as he passes the exam, he can still get a decent job, and in that case, he can serve the emperor.

Xia Yan was born in the 18th year of Chenghua. He is a son of an official and has a comfortable life. But now he is 34 years old and has achieved almost nothing. It is impossible not to feel aggrieved.

Of course he is happy when the country is strong and the army is victorious.But the more lively the outside world is, the lonelier he feels inside.

After the grand ceremony at the wine shop, he came to the river bank alone. The river was reflected with a succession of lanterns, and the bustling scene of the capital was like a dream.At the corner under the bridge, he met the waiter who had received the reward again. He was biting the silver ingot and enjoying the joy.

Probably noticing that he was looking at him, the waiter put the money away warily and put on a silly smile.

Xia Yan chuckled lightly, took out a piece from his sleeve and threw it over, "I didn't give it to you just now, so this is to make up for your auspicious words."

The waiter in the store turned from being wary to being overjoyed, "Thank you, sir. I will be promoted and make a fortune. I will have many children and good fortune. I will live a long life and have great luck!!"

Even good luck came out.

"Do you know two or three words?"

"Hehe." The waiter still giggled.

However, this brought the distance a little closer, and the waiter asked: "Master, you seem unhappy?"

"I'm happy. The Ming Dynasty is strong and prosperous. My hometown is new. Everyone in the capital is happy. How can I not be happy?"

"Oh..." He wanted to say it didn't look like it, but he didn't dare.

Xia Yan sighed, "It's just... I can only watch this huge happy event."

While they were talking, there was a burst of cheers from the bridge. It turned out that some literati were reciting poems after drinking. They seized this short time to be crazy and happy. A young man wearing a square scarf shouted: "Ma Yinghan Yangxue, The flag is wrapped in the right wind of Long. The sage is worried about the border troubles, and sees military achievements in the rivers and mountains." "Okay!"

Afterwards, someone sang repeatedly: The Holy King is worried about border troubles, and military achievements are seen in rivers and mountains! !
The waiter scratched his head, "Master, what do they mean?"

Xia Yan explained: "They are saying that the emperor is concerned about the situation on the border and is determined to quell the chaos on the border, which is why we have such a great victory today."

"Oh~ That's well said, well said, the little one thinks so too!"

Xia Yan chuckled and said, "You think so too, why didn't you say it?"

"Hey, I haven't read the book. But I know the master will definitely say it."

Xia Yan didn't know what he was talking nonsense with this boy here. Not long after, the people on the bridge came down again, and one of them shouted to him, "My Lord! My Lord! Such a grand scene requires you to compose a poem." Chief! Don’t think that if you hide there, we will spare you!”

So a group of people came down again, urging Xia Yan to write poems.

If you can't resist it, then accept it.

Xia Yan thought for a while and then spoke, "Enter the curtain to recommend the heroes and discuss the ancient style of military. Roll up the flag to collect the defeated horses, salute the princes with their clangs. In the Zisa Golden River, the Tianshan Mountains are weak to the east. The evening wind blows the horns, and the sun is dying. Let the carved bow be made.”

These four sentences of his talk about the whole process. The first sentence is about selecting generals and discussing the art of war and strategy. The second sentence is about winning on the battlefield, so "receive the defeated horse", the enemy's defeated horse. The third and fourth sentences are about lamenting the frontier fortress after the victory. Breathtaking views.

Especially the sentence "The evening breeze blows the painted corners and the waning sun makes Diao Gong feel very emotional".

Originally, everyone thought it was over at this point, because the complete logic had already been revealed. Just when he was about to applaud, Xia Yan looked at the brightly lit capital and uttered two more sentences: The temple is slightly yellow, but the spirit is white.Husband reports to the Lord, behold the treasured sword will come to you!
The last sentence is the most shocking.

The people celebrating with him were all candidates who failed in the imperial examination, and everyone suppressed the same thought in their hearts.

"My husband is reporting to the Lord, behold the hero with the precious sword!! I would like to send you a beautiful poem!!"

……

If these people are bystanders.

Then Zhou Shangwen's family is probably really going to be soaked in joy.

Old Mrs. Zhou twirled her Buddhist beads until she finally got this blessing. She called her three grandsons over and kowtowed in front of the ancestral tablet.

Mrs. Zhou said: "You must remember today and swear in front of the souls of your ancestors that from now on you will imitate your father, learn skills, and serve the country loyally! Also, don't go outside to attract people's attention these days. , Yanzhang is trying to win glory for the country, you three cannot embarrass the Zhou family!"

"Yes, the grandchildren remember."

After this battle, the Zhou family will definitely play an important role in the Zhengde Dynasty. I don't know if they will be granted the title of Duke, but it is certain that Bo Jinhou will be appointed.

However, during the Hongzhi period, their family was still living in Xi'an and no one cared about it.

Of course, there is Zhou Shangwen's personal struggle in this, but Zhou's kindness is also noticed by others.

The more this happens, the calmer Mrs. Zhou, a person who has gone through many vicissitudes of life, becomes.

……

……

Zhu Houzhao was indeed discussing the reward with the four cabinet members.

Wang Bing felt that he should simply let Zhou Shangwen serve as the governor of Xinjiang. "It is an ordinary move for a noble family to guard the border. Moreover, Zhou Shangwen can manage the army and fight as a temporary choice, and he will definitely be qualified."

Zhu Houzhao was also thinking about it, "Wang Bing's words are not unreasonable. There will still be some wars over there. Isn't there a Yarkand Khanate to the west of the Turpan Khanate?"

Yang Tinghe was shocked, "Your Majesty, after repeated battles, the officers and soldiers will be exhausted."

"I know, I'm not asking him to fight again immediately."

Yang Yiqing added, "The emperor's intention is to keep Jinglubo in Xinjiang. As long as the time is right, he can make new achievements. As for the time, it can be three or five years."

"Wei Chen also feels that when returning to the territory, it is time to use military commanders instead of civil servants."

It was Wang Hao who said this, and Zhu Houzhao felt relieved after hearing this.

"...However, the selection of military commanders, whether Jinglubo should be the governor, is another matter for discussion."

"I still want him in recent years." This Zhu Houzhao is not meddlesome. He won't allow others to enjoy the victory after being defeated. This is what he thinks in his heart. He still says: "Since he can win the battle, let's Your Majesty and your ministers should not be meddlesome. If the commander-in-chief is changed on the spot and the one does not live up to expectations, I will be furious, and Jinglubo will be furious just sitting at home."

This was a bit funny, and several veterans couldn't hold it back.

"...Also, the title Jinglubo needs to be changed."

Everyone understood as soon as they heard that the reward after a great victory was the right thing to do.Among them, Zhou Shangwen is naturally the top one. The question is to what extent it can be sealed.

Zhu Houzhao didn't even have to think about it. At this time, the government, the public, and the people must have been celebrating. People were also waiting for what kind of rewards the emperor would give to the soldiers who went out to fight. Of course, he would cater to this situation.

"The expansion of territory is an immortal contribution that has left a name in Qing history, and Jinglupp is indeed not worthy of it. In addition, if we want to entrust him with the post of governor of Xinjiang, we may be able to make him the official of the state to show the honor and honor of our Ming Dynasty royal family. It means sharing prosperity and loss together.”

Zhu Houzhao clicked his tongue, mainly because Zhou Shangwen might make great achievements later, "Does he still have three sons in Beijing?"

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I'm going to attend a wedding tonight. I'll try to drink as little as possible and go back to code at night. If that doesn't work, I'll update it tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)